Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: change
Daily Reads 04.14.2019
Read: Colossians 2:2-4; 6-7 I do not do well with house plants. They die. It’s just that simple. Unless it is a cactus that doesn’t require much care or attention. I don’t seem to have the touch. Orchids are especially troubling to me. I know their roots need special attention…not too much water, but enough; …
The Power of Numbers
I come from a family of nine – two parents and seven children. I am number six. If I was Vietnamese, I would be called Number 6. (I learned that reading Fire Road which I highly recommend.) In 1981, I was dating and my weight fell to an all time low of 112#. My mother …
Daily Reads 04.07.2019
Tonight as I sit to write, my heart is full. Earlier this evening, I watched the sunset over the water while I walked along the beach. Listening to the lapping of the waves, the calling of the birds, the muffled conversations of beach goers, I was reminded of God’s goodness. In no particular way, but …
Daily Reads 04.06.2019
Read: Psalm 15 This week we walked through different ways we can lead lives of integrity. This only occurred to me after the fact so don’t worry if you missed it. This psalm combines the four agreements we looked at last week and the elements of a healthy life this week. I challenge you to …
Daily Reads 04.05.2019
Do you ever struggle with taking someone at their word? You know when someone says they will show up – do you expect them to show up? I suppose it depends on if that person has proven to be reliable in past interactions. There have been times when I said I could/would do something and …
Daily Reads 4.04.2019
Read: Matthew 18:21-22 I really believe Peter thought he was being big hearted when he asked Jesus how often he thought we should forgive the same person – like, maybe seven times? I can almost see him swagger a bit while asking. Jesus comes right back at him with a shocking answer. Not seven times, …
Daily Reads 03.31.2019
As we close out this week learning the Four Healthy Agreements and prepare for the new week, I wonder how today would be different if you reviewed and implemented the four agreements. If you attend a worship service, watch church online, grocery shop, clean your house or whatever you have planned… How can you… Use …
Daily Reads 3.30.2019
Always do your best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment. It will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret. Read: Colossians 3:17 This agreement is simple and straightforward. I love it. The truth …
Daily Reads 3.29.2019
Don’t make assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can transform your life. Read: Colossians 3:14-15 In October, Dave and I spent two weeks traveling in Thailand and …
Daily Reads 3.28.2019
Don’t take anything personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering. This one is a challenge. When I taught school we …
Out of the Chaos 